MSI’s PRO MP161 E2 sits in the brand’s business-focused PRO range, aimed at people who want a second screen that travels well. It competes with other 15.6-inch portable monitors from ASUS and AOC, but leans more towards office use than gaming, with a sensible Full HD resolution and an IPS panel for consistent colours and viewing angles when you’re sharing the screen or working off to the side.

Who is this portable monitor for?

If you work between home, office and coffee shops, a 15.6-inch 1080p display is a comfortable size for spreadsheets, email and a second browser window without making your bag feel like you’re carrying a desktop monitor. The 60Hz refresh rate is standard for productivity and video, while MSI’s “eye-friendly” positioning is aimed at longer sessions where glare and harsh brightness can become tiring.

• 15.6-inch IPS, 1920 x 1080 – sharp enough for text, with wider viewing angles than typical TN panels.
• 60Hz – fine for day-to-day work; not targeted at high-refresh gaming.